Obituary for JUDY MAE REICHEL (MAKI)
Judy Mae Reichel
Negaunee
Judy Mae Reichel, 75, of Negaunee, passed away Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at UP Health System Bell while in the care of her loving family.
Judy was born October 31, 1947 in Marquette to Martin ‘Spike’ and Georgine (Rolstone) Maki, grew up in Greenwood Location and attended Ishpeming schools. She was united in marriage to David Reichel on August 7, 1965 at Mitchell United Methodist Church in Negaunee.
Judy was employed as a cafeteria worker for Negaunee Public Schools, and also worked a short time for the City of Negaunee. She was a member of Marquette Hope, Mitchell Campus in Negaunee. Judy was an active donor for the Negaunee Senior Citizen Center and was a dedicated shopper on Sunny 101.9’s Shopping Show. She loved old country music, listening to Elmer Aho and Negaunee sports, cheering for her Green Bay Packers, watching her TV shows, reading magazines, scratch off lottery tickets and had an eternal sweet tooth. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Gus) Livermore of Negaunee; granddaughter, Ashley (Alex) Dobbs of Negaunee; her great-grandson, Leon Dobbs; cousin, Greg (Laurie) Budney of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David in 2011; her twin sister, Joan Hill, in 2019; and two brothers: Jerry and James Maki.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18th at Marquette Hope, Mitchell Campus in Negaunee with Rev. Christopher Hintz officiating. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday, and also at a luncheon in the church hall immediately following sevices. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Judy’s memory to the Negaunee Senior Citizen Center.
Judy’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.
Negaunee
Judy Mae Reichel, 75, of Negaunee, passed away Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at UP Health System Bell while in the care of her loving family.
Judy was born October 31, 1947 in Marquette to Martin ‘Spike’ and Georgine (Rolstone) Maki, grew up in Greenwood Location and attended Ishpeming schools. She was united in marriage to David Reichel on August 7, 1965 at Mitchell United Methodist Church in Negaunee.
Judy was employed as a cafeteria worker for Negaunee Public Schools, and also worked a short time for the City of Negaunee. She was a member of Marquette Hope, Mitchell Campus in Negaunee. Judy was an active donor for the Negaunee Senior Citizen Center and was a dedicated shopper on Sunny 101.9’s Shopping Show. She loved old country music, listening to Elmer Aho and Negaunee sports, cheering for her Green Bay Packers, watching her TV shows, reading magazines, scratch off lottery tickets and had an eternal sweet tooth. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Gus) Livermore of Negaunee; granddaughter, Ashley (Alex) Dobbs of Negaunee; her great-grandson, Leon Dobbs; cousin, Greg (Laurie) Budney of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David in 2011; her twin sister, Joan Hill, in 2019; and two brothers: Jerry and James Maki.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18th at Marquette Hope, Mitchell Campus in Negaunee with Rev. Christopher Hintz officiating. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday, and also at a luncheon in the church hall immediately following sevices. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Judy’s memory to the Negaunee Senior Citizen Center.
Judy’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.